FG sends crucial message to Amnesty International over its activities
- Nigerian presidency on Sunday, August 4, told Amnesty International that it is not against its activities in the country
- The presidency said it does not also have any difficulty against the organisation as much as it does not violate the law
- According to its tweet at the organisation, it asked it if it can prove that it has not been aiding the overthrow of the country's constitution
The Presidency on Sunday, August 4, sent a crucial message to Amnesty International, an organisation that protects fundamental human rights around the world.
In a tweet via his official account, the Nigerian presidency told the international organisation that it has nothing against its activities in Nigeria in as much it does not violate the law.
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The federal government therefore asked the Nigerian branch of the organisation it can defend itself against claims that it does not promote tweets that could overthrow the country's constitution.
It tweeted:
Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported that AI asked the federal government to immediately release Omoyele Sowore from DSS custody if the journalist is not being charged for any offence.
The non-governmental organisation focused on human rights made the statement on Saturday, August 3, in reaction to the arrest of the journalist.
The human rights body said it was concerned about the arrest of Sowore and urged the federal government to protect the rights of the journalist.
"Amnesty International is concerned about arrest of Omoyele Sowore @YeleSowore by DSS operatives. We urge the authorities to respect his rights and follow due process. If not charged for any offence, he should be released immediately,” AI said in a tweet.
It was also reported that the organisation condemned the federal government’s proscription of the Shiite movement in Nigeria.
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The human rights organisation described the development as a suppression of freedom of religion and association.
In a statement released by its spokesperson, Isa Sanusi, on Monday night, July 29, Amnesty International said the proscription is a deliberate attempt to divert attention from crucial issues.
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